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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.43, 850.65 and 394.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.43, 850.65 and 394.42 is: 591.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.43 : 850.65 = 394.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.43/850.65 = 394.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.43x = 850.65 × 394.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.43x = 335,513.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,513.37/567.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.29

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